Naperville police chief invites community to join him for coffee Oct. 3

The community can join Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall in celebrating National Coffee with A Cop Day by sitting down with chief over coffee Oct. 3

Marshall and members of his senior staff will participate in the informal meet-and-greet from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Panera Bread, 2775 Showplace Drive, as part of the department’s Chat with the Chief series.

“National Coffee with A Cop Day is all about bringing police and citizens together to discuss community issues and build relationships, so it made sense to hold our next Chat with the Chief on that day,” said Chief Marshall. “We thank Panera for hosting us and look forward to meeting with community members to discuss whatever is on their minds.”

At Chat with the Chief, residents should not expect a presentation or formal agenda, but rather informal conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Residents and those who work in the city are encouraged to stop by at any time during the two-hour event, which will include complimentary coffee courtesy of Panera.

Chat with the Chief is hosted several times each year in various locations throughout the city.

Marshall began hosting Chat with the Chief in 2016 as a way to promote dialogue and enhance police/community relationships.